JUNAGADH AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, JUNAGADH

A. Oilseed Crops
Sr. No. Variety/ Hybrid
1. Groundnut
1.1 Gujarat Groundnut 8▲ (GG 8)
1.2 Gujarat Groundnut 16▲ (GG 16)
1.3 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut-HPS-1 (GJG-HPS-1)
1.4 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 9 (GJG 9)
1.5 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 17 (GJG 17)
1.6 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 18▲ (GJG 18)
1.7 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 19▲ (GJG 19)
1.8 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 22 (GJG 22)
1.9 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 31 (GJG 31)
1.10 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 32* (GJG 32)
1.11 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 33▲ (GJG 33)
1.12 Gujarat Groundnut-HPS-2 (GG-HPS-2)
2. Castor
2.1 Gujarat Castor 3 (GC 3)
2.2 Gujarat Castor Hybrid 9 (GCH 9)
3. Sesame
3.1 Gujarat Til 3 (G. Til 3)
3.2 Gujarat Til 4 (G. Til 4)
3.3 Gujarat Junagadh Til 5 (GJT 5)
3.4 Gujarat Til 6 (GT 6)
4. Soybean
4.1 Gujarat Junagadh Soybean 3 (GJ Soy 3)
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Released for other State level
* Released for State and National level

1. Groundnut:
1.1 Gujarat Groundnut 8 (GG 8)-Spanish Bunch
1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Groundnut 8 (GG 8)
4 Parentage with details of its 27-5-1 x JL-24
pedigree (30-3-2-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2004-05
7 Gazette notification S. O. 572 (E) & Date: 20.09.2006
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 538571
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 3056
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 1716
11 Recommended regions/ areas of Zone-III (Timely sown in rainfed areas of Northern
adoption Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh).
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 40.40
 Main stem growth habit Erect (bunch)
 Side branch growth habit Sparse
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  No. of branches per plant 4.9
 No. of pods per plant 20
 100 pods weight (g) 98.7
 100 kernel weight (g) 35.0
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1193
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 3860
 Shelling out turn (%) 69.0
 Oil content (%) 46
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 579
 SMK (%) 88
 Leaflet shape Oblong
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Medium green
 Flowering pattern Sequential
 Pod size Medium
 Pod constriction Slight
 Pod reticulation Slight
 No. of kernels/pod Two seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Absent
 Pod shape of beak Absent
 Kernel size Medium
 Kernel shape Round
 Kernel colour Rose
 Seed dormancy Absent
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed
 Sowing distance: 45 x 10 cm
 Seed rate: 100 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 37.5 : 75.0 : 0.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes/ Describe at Its leaflets are medium size with medium green
least two identifiable colour. Pods are smooth (no reticulation) without
characteristics of the variety constriction.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other It has higher shelling out-turn (69.0 %).
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance It has comparatively lower incidence of bud necrosis,
(give details of any resistance to collar rot and root rot diseases. The variety is more or
pest or diseases including races) less equivalent in jassids and leaf miner reactions. For
thrips it is slightly superior.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 106 (104-107) days/Medium maturity group.
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.2 Gujarat Groundnut 16 (GG 16) - Spreading

1 Name of crop Groundnut
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2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Groundnut 16 (GG 16)
4 Parentage with details of its JSP 14 x JSSP 4
pedigree (S-94-15-B-10-1-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection.
6 Year of release 2004-05
7 Gazette notification S. O. 572 (E) & Date: 20.09.2006
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC: 538572
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 5435
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 2058
11 Recommended regions/areas of Zone-V (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala,
adoption Karnataka and Southern Maharashtra in cultivation
rainfed condition).
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 35.70
 Main stem growth habit Erect
 Side branch growth habit Tip moderately upturned
 No. of branches per plant 6.9
 No. of pods per plant 28
 100 pods weight (g) 115
 100 kernel weight (g) 43.00
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1338
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 3708
 Shelling out turn (%) 63.00
 Oil content (%) 46.00
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 615
 SMK (%) 83
 Plant growth habit Prostrate
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Pod size Big
 Pod constriction Moderate
 Pod texture or surface Prominent
 No. of kernels/pod 2 seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Moderate
 Pod shape of beak Slight
 Kernel size Medium
 Kernel shape Elongated
 Kernel colour Rose
 Seed dormancy About 60-90 days
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed
 Sowing distance: 45 x 15 cm
 Seed rate: 100 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 37.5:112.5:37.5 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes/Describe at Its plant is erect with profuse branching. Leaflets are
least two identifiable medium in size and green coloured. Pods have
characteristics of the variety moderate constriction and prominent pod beak.
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 15 Quality / Nutritional / Other
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance
(give details of any resistance to
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute
It has higher 100-kernel weight.
It is superior against bud necrosis and root rot
diseases, while it shows more or less similar reaction
to rust, tikka, stem rot and collar rot diseases as
compare to check varieties. The variety is comparable
to thrips, jassids and prodenia damage as compare to
check varieties.
119 (115-121) days/Medium maturity group
Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.3 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut-HPS-1 (GJG-HPS-1)-Virginia runner (Spreading)

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut-HPS-1 (GJG-HPS-1)
4 Parentage with details of its JSP 21 x VG 5
pedigree (JVR-HPS-422)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2007-08
7 Gazette notification S. O. 2137 (E) & Date: 31.08.2010
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 573466
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 2960
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 2125
11 Recommended regions/areas of General cultivation in the groundnut growing rainfed
adoption areas of the Saurashtra and South Gujarat
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 33.00
 No. of branches per plant 5.8
 No. of pods per plant 23.3
 100 pods weight (g) 149.4
 100 kernel weight (g) 55.85
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1437
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 3200
 Shelling out turn (%) 67.63
 Oil content (%) 48.85
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 702
 Protein content (%) 29.24
 Sugar content (%) 9.75
 Plant habit type Virginia runner (Spreading)

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  Plant growth habit Decumbent 2
 Leaflet shape Elliptic
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Flower inflorescence Simple
 Pod size Bold
 Pod constriction Slight
 Pod texture (Reticulation) Moderate
 No. of kernels/pod 2-1 seeded
 Pod : Prominence of beak Slight
 Pod: Shape of beak Present
 Kernel size Bold
 Kernel colour Rose
 Seed dormancy Present
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed
 Sowing distance: 60 x 10 cm
 Seed rate: 120 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 25.0:50.0:50.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes/Describe at 1. It is a Virginia runner (spreading) type plant.
least two identifiable 2. Leaf shape is elliptic, green in colour and medium
characteristics of the variety leaflet size.
3. Pod size is bold with slight beak and constriction
as well as moderate reticulation.
4. Bold seed size with rosy colour.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other It has low oil, high protein and sugar contents
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The reactions against tikka, rust, stem rot, bud
(give details of any resistance to necrosis (PBND) and infestation of thrips of the
pest or diseases including races) variety under field conditions are comparable to that
of the check varieties.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 116 (110-120) days/Medium maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.4 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 9 (GJG 9)-Spanish bunch

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 9 (GJG 9)
4 Parentage with details of its GG 5 x ICGV-90116
pedigree (K-98-33-B-20-1-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2009-10
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7 Gazette notification S. O. 1708 (E) & Date: 26.07.2012
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 583377
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential yield (kg/ha) 3259
10 Average yield (kg/ha) 1632
11 Recommended regions/areas of Suitable for the cultivation in the kharif rainfed
adoption groundnut growing areas of the entire Gujarat State.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 34.00
 No. of branches per plant 4
 No. of pods per plant 12
 100 pods weight (g) 96.70
 100 kernel weight (g) 36.89
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1183
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 2590
 Shelling out turn (%) 72.49
 Oil content (%) 48.17
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 570
 Protein content (%) 29.33
 Sugar content (%) 10.86
 Plant habit type Spanish bunch
 Plant growth habit Erect
 Leaflet shape Lanceolate
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Light green
 Flowering pattern Sequential
 Flower inflorescence Multiple
 Pod size Medium
 Pod constriction Shallow
 Pod texture (Reticulation) Absent
 No. of kernels/pod Two seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Absent
 Pod shape of beak NA
 Kernel size and shape Medium and Spheroidal
 Kernel colour of testa Rose
 Seed dormancy Absent
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed
 Sowing distance: 45 x 10 cm
 Seed rate: 100 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 12.5:25.0:50.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at The variety has lanceolate leaf shape with light green
least two identifiable colour. It has shallow pod constriction without
characteristics of the variety reticulation.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other It has recorded higher kernel and oil yield. The variety
features also exhibited greater pod and kernel size.
16 Diseases and pests resistance Tolerant to stem rot and superior for the incidence and
(give details of any resistance to damage by jassids and thrips.
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group 103 days/Medium maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
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 Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.5 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 17 (GJG 17)-Virginia runner

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 17 (GJG 17)
4 Parentage with details of its JSSP 11 x GG 6
pedigree (K-99-2-B-1-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection.
6 Year of release 2010-11
7 Gazette notification S. O. 312 (E) & Date: 01.02.2013
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 591739
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential yield (kg/ha) 3191
10 Average yield (kg/ha) 1798
11 Recommended regions/areas of Suitable for the cultivation in the kharif rainfed
adoption groundnut growing areas of the Gujarat State.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 36.90
 No. of branches per plant 8
 No. of pods per plant 18
 100 pods weight (g) 102.18
 100 kernel weight (g) 38.31
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1190
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 2888
 Shelling out turn (%) 66.20
 Oil content (%) 48.51
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 577
 Plant habit type Virginia runner
 Plant growth habit Decumbent 2
 Main stem growth habit Erect
 Side branches growth habit Tip moderately upturn
 Leaflet shape Lanceolate
 Leaflet size Small
 Leaflet colour Green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Flower inflorescence Simple
 Pod size Medium
 Pod constriction Slight
 Pod texture (Reticulation) Medium
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  No. of kernels/pod 2-1
 Pod prominence of beak Slight
 Pod shape of beak Straight
 Kernel size and shape Medium and fusiform
 Kernel colour of testa Rose
 Seed dormancy Present
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed and pre-monsoon
 Sowing distance: 60 x 15 cm
 Seed rate: 120 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K:12.5:25.0:50.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes/Describe at It has small leaflets with green colour. Pod
least two identifiable constriction is slight with medium reticulation. It has
characteristics of the variety uniform rose colour kernels.
15 Quality/ Nutritional/ Other It has recorded higher kernel and oil yield.
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The reaction against tikka, rust and collar rot is
(give details of any resistance to comparable to the check varieties. However, It is
pest or diseases including races) tolerant to the stem rot as compare to the check
varieties. The damage of jasside and thrips is
comparable to less.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 121 days/Very late maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.6 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 18 (GJG 18)

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 18 (GJG 18)
4 Parentage with details of its JSSP 12 x LGN 2
pedigree (K-99-13-B-1-1-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2014-15
7 Gazette notification S. O.:268 (E) & Date:28.01.2015
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC: 597594
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 2175
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 1557
11 Recommended regions/areas of Zone-IV (Timely sown in rainfed kharif areas of
adoption Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Manipur).
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 34.80
 Plant growth habit Prostrate
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  Main stem growth habit Erect
 Side branch growth habit Tips moderately upturned
 100 kernel weight (g) 49.0
 Kernel yield (Kg/ha) 1078
 Shelling out turn (%) 69.0
 Oil content (%) 48.0
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 517.0
 SMK (%) 87.0
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Flowering pattern on main stem No flower on main stem
 Pod constriction Shallow
 Pod texture or surface Medium
 No. of kernels/pod Two seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Absent
 Pod shape of beak Absent
 Kernel size Medium
 Kernel shape Cylindrical
 Kernel colour Monochrome, Rose
 Seed dormancy About 35-45 days
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed and pre-monsoon
 Sowing distance: 30 x 10 cm
 Seed rate:120 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 20.0:60.0:40.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at It has medium sized leaflets with green coloured.
least two identifiable Pods are medium sized with shallow constriction
characteristics of the variety and medium reticulation. Kernels are medium sized
with cylindrical shape.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other It had higher oil content (48.0 %)
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The reaction against tikka, rust, collar rot and stem
(give details of any resistance to rot the variety is comparable, but it show tolerance
pest or diseases including races) against stem rot and dry root rot. Reaction to major
pests is similar to the check varieties.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 119 days (115-124 days) /Medium maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.7 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 19 (GJG 19)-Spreading (Virginia runner)

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 19 (GJG 19)
4 Parentage with details of its JSSP 12 x LGN 2
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 pedigree (K-99-13-B-1-2-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2014-15
7 Gazette notification S. O. 2238(E) & Date: 29.06.2016
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC: 610391
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 2792
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 1876
11 Recommended regions/areas of Zone-IV (Timely sown in rainfed kharif areas of
adoption Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Manipur).
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 34.50
 Plant growth habit Spreading (Virginia runner)
 Main branch growth habit Erect
 Side branch growth habit Tips moderately upturned
 100 kernel weight (g) 50.0
 Kernel yield (Kg/ha) 1296
 Shelling out turn (%) 69.0
 Oil content (%) 47.0
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 609
 SMK (%) 89.0
 Leaflet shape Obovate
 Leaflet size Small
 Leaflet colour Green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Flowering pattern on main stem No flower on main stem
 Pod size Medium
 Pod constriction Shallow
 Pod reticulation Medium
 No. of kernels/pod Two seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Slight
 Pod shape of beak Slight
 Kernel size Medium
 Kernel shape Cylindrical
 Kernel colour Monochrome, Rose
 Seed dormancy About 35-45 days
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed
 Sowing distance: 45 x 15 cm
 Seed rate: 120-130 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 20.0 : 60.0 : 40.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at It has small leaflets with obovate shape. Pods are
least two identifiable medium sized with shallow constriction and medium
characteristics of the variety reticulation.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other It has high oil content (47.0 %) and SMK (89.0 %).
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The reaction against LLS, rust, collar rot and PBND
(give details of any resistance to of the variety is comparable, but it is tolerance
pest or diseases including races) against stem rot and dry root rot. Reaction to major
pests is similar to the check varieties.
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 17 Duration/ Maturity group 122 days (117-125 days) / Late maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.8 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 22 (GJG 22)-Virginia bunch

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 22 (GJG 22)
4 Parentage with details of its JSSP 17 x GG 20
pedigree (K-00-22-B-4-B-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2010-11
7 Gazette notification S. O. 312 (E) & Date: 01.02.2013
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 591738
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential yield (kg/ha) 2726
10 Average yield (kg/ha) 1770
11 Recommended regions/areas of Suitable for the cultivation in the kharif rainfed
adoption groundnut growing areas of the entire Gujarat State.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 39.30
 No. of branches per plant 7
 No. of pods per plant 18
 100 pods weight (g) 116.10
 100 kernel weight (g) 44.40
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1282
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 2404
 Shelling out turn (%) 72.45
 Oil content (%) 51.62
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 662
 Plant habit type Virginia bunch
 Plant growth habit Decumbent 3
 Main stem growth habit Erect
 Side branches growth habit Tip moderately upturn
 Leaflet shape Oblong
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Flower inflorescence Simple
 Pod size Medium
 Pod constriction Slight
 Pod texture (Reticulation) Medium
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  No. of kernels/pod 2-1
 Pod prominence of beak Moderate
 Pod shape of beak Straight
 Kernel size and shape Medium and Spheroidal
 Kernel colour of testa Rose
 Seed dormancy Present
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Rainfed
 Sowing distance: 60 x 15 cm
 Seed rate: 120 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K :12.5:25.0:50.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at It has oblong shaped leaflets and slightly constricted
least two identifiable pods.
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other It has shelling out-turn and 100-kernel weight is
features superior to the check varieties.
16 Diseases and pests resistance The reaction against tikka, rust and stem rot it is found
(give details of any resistance to comparable whereas, it is found tolerant to collar rot.
pest or diseases including races) The damage of jasside and thrips is comparatively
less.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 118 days/Late maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University,Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.9 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 31 (GJG 31)-Spanish

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 31 (GJG 31)
4 Parentage with details of its GG 2 x PBS-21065
pedigree (K-98-34-B-3-1-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2009-10
7 Gazette notification S. O. 1708 (E) & Date: 26.07.2012
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 583379
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 5262
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 3483
11 Recommended regions/areas of Suitable for the cultivation in the summer groundnut
adoption growing areas of the Gujarat State.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 18.90
 No. of branches per plant 4.0
 No. of pods per plant 15.0
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  100 pods weight (g) 115.30
 100 kernel weight (g) 40.77
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 2460
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 6408
 Shelling out turn (%) 70.62
 Oil content (%) 49.24
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 1211
 Protein content (%) 29.86
 Sugar content (%) 10.84
 Plant growth habit Erect
 Leaflet shape Lanceolate
 Leaflet size Medium
 Leaflet colour Light green
 Flowering pattern Sequential
 Flower inflorescence Multiple
 Pod size Medium
 Pod constriction Medium
 Pod texture (Reticulation) Medium
 No. of kernels/pod Two seeded but occasion three seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Medium
 Pod shape of beak Straight
 Kernel size and shape Medium and Spheroidal
 Kernel colour of testa Rose
 Seed dormancy Absent
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Irrigated (Summer)
 Sowing distance: 30 x 10 cm
 Seed rate: 100 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K 12.5:25.0:50.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at It has lanceolate leaf shape with light green leaflets. It
least two identifiable has also recorded higher pod and kernel size.
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other The variety recorded higher oil, protein and sugar
features contents.
16 Diseases and pests resistance The entry is found free from PBND incidence. It is
(give details of any resistance to low incidence and damage by jassids, thrips and
pest or diseases including races) heliothis.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 117 days/Medium maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.10 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 32 (GJG 32)-Erect

1 Name of crop Groundnut

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2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 32 (GJG 32)
4 Parentage with details of its (F 334 A-B-14 x NCAc 2214) x ICG 2241) x (ICGMS
pedigree 42 x Kadiri 3) x ICGMS 28 x (F 334A-B-14 x NCAc
2214)] x LI x (Robut 33-1-1-5)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2016-17
7 Gazette notification Awaited
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC: 620846
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 4635
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 3392
11 Recommended regions/areas of General cultivation in the kharif rainfed groundnut
adoption growing areas of the Gujarat State and it is also release
for Zone-V (Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
Karnataka and Southern Maharashtra) during 2016.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 32.65
 No. of branches per plant 7.95
 No. of pods per plant 29.50
 100 pods weight (g) 87.90
 100 kernel weight (g) 35.90
 Plant growth habit Erect
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 2324
 Haulm yield (kg/ha) 5183
 Shelling out turn (%) 68.52
 Oil content (%) 53.90
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 1253
 Protein content (%) 27.52
 Leaflet shape and size Oblong elliptic and medium
 Leaflet colour Dark green
 Flowering pattern Sequential
 Flower inflorescence Compound
 Pod constriction Shallow
 Pod texture (Reticulation) Medium
 No. of kernels/pod 2-1 seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Medium
 Pod shape of beak Straight
 Kernel size Small
 Kernel shape Spheroidal
 Kernel colour Rose
 Seed dormancy Absent
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Kharif rainfed
 Sowing distance: 45 x 10 cm
 Seed rate: 100 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 12.5:25.0:50.0 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at 1. It is a Spanish bunch (erect) type
least two identifiable 2. Leaf shape is oblong elliptic
characteristics of the variety 3. Leaflet is medium in size and dark green in colour
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 4. Pod size and reticulation are medium, pod beak
medium and constriction shallow
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other The variety recorded higher oil and protein contents
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The reaction against tikka and rust is resistant,
(give details of any resistance to whereas, for collar rot and stem rot the variety
pest or diseases including races) comparable to the checks. The damage due to leaf
defoliators is low, while thrips is comparable against
damage due to the check varieties.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 112 days (115-124 days) /Late maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.11 Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 33 (GJG 33)-Erect (Spanish bunch)

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Groundnut 33 (GJG 33)
4 Parentage with details of its [(ICGV 92069 x ICGV 93184) SIL 4 x (ICGS 44 x
pedigree ICGS 76)]
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2016-17
7 Gazette notification Awaited
8 Acknowledge particulars about GJG 33 (ICGV 07222) IC: 623505
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 3495
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 3073
11 Recommended regions/areas of Cultivation in rabi-summer timely sown for Zone IIIb
adoption (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu).
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 18.5
 Plant growth habit Erect
 Side branch growth habit Tips very strongly upturned
 Plant branching Profuse
 Leaf shape and size Oblong elliptic and medium
 Leaflet colour Dark green
 Flowering pattern Sequential
 Flowering pattern on main stem Flower on main stem
 Pod beak and size Present and Medium
 Pod constriction Medium
 Pod reticulation Medium
 Kernel nature 2 seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Medium

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  Testa colour Monochrome, Rose
 Kernel size Medium
 Kernel shape Spheroidal
 100 kernel weight (g) 38.0 (Medium)
 Oil content (%) 51.0 (High)
 Oil yield (kg/ha) 1041
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 2056
 Shelling out turn (%) 67 (65-69 Medium)
 Protein content (%) 26.0
 SMK (%) 87.0
 Fresh seed dormancy period Absent
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: First forthnight of January
 Sowing distance: 30 x 10 cm.
 Seed rate: 125-130 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 25 : 50 : 75 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at 1. Plant growth habit 16panish bunch (erect) type.
least two identifiable 2. Side branch growth habit is tips very strongly
characteristics of the variety upturned.
3. Leaf shape is oblong elliptic.
4. Leaflet is medium in size and dark green in colour.
5. Pod size, and reticulation are medium, pod beak
medium and pod constriction medium.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other The variety is recorded higher oil (51.0 %) and protein
features contents (26.0 %).
16 Diseases and pests resistance The variety highly resistant reaction against
(give details of any resistance to Helicoverpa and Spodoptera damage and resistant
pest or diseases including races) against the damage of thrips. The variety is resistant
against stem rot, collar rot, dry root rot, rust, ELS and
PBND diseases.
17 Duration/ Maturity group 113 days (95-122 days) /Late maturity group.
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

1.12 Gujarat Groundnut HPS 2 (GG HPS 2) (Virginia Bunch)

1 Name of crop Groundnut
2 Botanical name Arachis hypogaea L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Groundnut HPS 2 (GG HPS 2)
4 Parentage with details of its JVBHPS 2 x GG 20
pedigree (S-08-6-B-1-B-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection
6 Year of release 2017-18
7 Gazette notification Awaited
8 Acknowledge particulars about GG HPS 2 (JSSP LS 58) IC: 625896
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samples with NBPGR
9 Potential pod yield (kg/ha) 3516
10 Average pod yield (kg/ha) 2835
11 Recommended regions/areas of Suitable for cultivation in kharif rainfed for Gujarat
adoption state.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 40.66
 Plant growth habit Decumbent-3
 Main stem growth habit NA
 Side branch growth habit NA
 Plant branching
 Leaflet shape and size Oblong and medium
 Leaflet colour Dark green
 Flowering pattern Alternate
 Flower inflorescence Simple
 Pod size Large
 Pod constriction Shallow
 Pod reticulation Medium
 Kernel nature 2-1 Seeded
 Pod prominence of beak Medium
 Testa colour Monochrome
 Kernel size Large
 Kernel shape Cylindrical
 100 kernel weight (g) 66.71 (Very high)
 Oil content (%) 48.82
Oil yield (kg/ha) 950
 Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1945
 Shelling out turn (%) 68.61
 Protein content (%) 24.46
 SMK (%) 92.60
 Fresh seed dormancy period Present
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Kharif rainfed
 Sowing distance: 60 x 15 cm.
 Seed rate: 120 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K: 25 : 50 : 50 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at 1. It is a Virginia bunch (Semi-spreading) type.
least two identifiable 2. Leaf shape is oblong and leaflet is dark green in
characteristics of the variety colour.
3. The pod size is large. The reticulation and
prominence of pod beak are medium; while
constriction is shallow.
4. Kernel shape is cylindrical.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other This variety can be considered as confectionery type as
features it possessed comparatively low oil content and large
seed size (count 43) than the check varieties.
16 Diseases and pests resistance The variety is more resistant against tikka and rust
(give details of any resistance to disease as compared to the check varieties.
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group 121 days /Late maturity group.
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh

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2. Castor:
2.1 Gujarat Castor 3 (GC 3)
1 Name of crop Castor
2 Botanical name Ricinus communis L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Castor 3 (GC 3)
4 Parentage with details of its F7 T (JP 65 x JI 88) x 48-1
pedigree
5 Breeding method Pedigree selection
6 Year of release 2006-07
7 Gazette notification S. O. 1708 (E) & Date: 26.07.2012
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC : 564786
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential yield (kg/ha) 3500-4000
10 Average yield (kg/ha) 2340
11 Recommended regions/areas of Castor growing areas of Gujarat State under irrigated
adoption condition.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 105-110
 100 seed weight (g) 29.64
 Oil content (%) 49.67
 Stem colour Mahogany
 Stem leaves waxy bloom Present, Triple bloom
 Stem nature of internodes Elongated
 No. of nodes up to main spike 16 (15-18)
 Plant growth habit Normal, Medium
 Plant branching pattern Divergent
 Leaf shape Flate
 Leaf colour Dark green with purple creation on tender leaves
 Nature of spike Loose
 Sex expression Mostly female, interspersed monoecious
 Capsule size Medium
 Nature of capsule Spiny
 Capsule spine length Medium
 Capsule Dehiscence Non-dehiscent
 Seed size Medium
 Seed colour Chocolate
 Seed Mottling High
 Seed Caruncle Small
 Length of main spike (cm) 46 (45-50)

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  Effective spike per plant 9 (8-10)
 No. of capsules on main spike 44 (40-50)
13 Agronomical Practices  Condition of sowing: Irrigated condition
 Sowing distance: 120 x 60 cm
 Seed rate: 5-6 kg/ha.
 Fertilizers: N:P:K 120:50:40 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes / Describe at The variety is resistance to lodging and possesses non-
least two identifiable shattering habit.
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other Oil content (49.67 %)
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The variety is tolerant against thrips. It is highly
(give details of any resistance to resistance to wilt, tolerance to root rot and sucking
pest or diseases including races) pests.
17 Maturity in number of days Primary spike 100-104 and seed to seed 210 days.
18 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001 (Gujarat)

2.2 Gujarat Castor Hybrid 9 (GCH 9)

1 Name of crop Castor
2 Botanical name Ricinus communis L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Castor Hybrid 9 (GCH9)
4 Parentage with details of its SKP-84 x PCS-124
pedigree
5 Breeding method Heterosis breeding
6 Year of release 2016-17
7 Gazette notification Awaited
8 Acknowledge particulars about the Accession IC No.
submission of germplasm samples 1) GCH 9 (JHB-1018) : 621486
with NBPGR 2) SKP-84 (Female) : 537353
3) PCS-124 (Male) : 321487
9 Potential yield (kg/ha) 6000
10 Average yield (kg/ha) 3820
11 Recommended regions/areas of Castor growing areas of Gujarat State under
adoption irrigated condition during kharif season.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Plant height (cm) 66 (60-70)
 Bloom Triple
 100 seed weight (g) 28.5 (27 - 30)
 Oil content (%) 48.3 (47.5 - 49.5)
 Stem colour Mahogany
 Plant growth habit Medium
 Branching Divergent
 Number of nodes up to primary 16 (14 - 17)
spike

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  Length of primary spike (cm) 60 (55 - 65)
 No. of capsules on primary spike 70 (60 - 90)
 No. of effective spike per plant 9.7 (8 - 12)
 Type of internodes Elongated
 Leaf shape Shallow cup
 Nature of spike Semi-compact
 Nature of capsule Spiny
 Sex expression Mostly female/ Interspersed staminate flower
 Seed colour Light chocolate
 Days to 50 % flowering 61 (55-65) Days
13 Agronomical Practices  Time of sowing: Month of August
 Sowing distance: 120 x 60 cm
 Seed rate: 5 kg/ha
 Fertilizers: N:P:K 120 : 50 : 40 kg/ha
14 Specific attributes/Describe at least The hybrid is medium duration hybrid having
two identifiable characteristics of profuse branching habit with medium plant stature
the variety and shallow cup shape leaves.
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other The hybrid contains high ricinoleic acid (90.23 %).
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance The hybrid is resistant to Fusarium wilt and
(give details of any resistance to Macrophomina root rot. Thrips, leaf hopper and
pest or diseases including races) whitefly infestation is low in the hybrid under field
condition.
17 Maturity in number of days and Primary spike 110-120 and seed to seed 180-210
maturing group days and medium maturing group.
18 Specific recommendation on seed  The female parent can be maintained through
production temperature sensitive interspersed staminate
flowers by sowing in second fortnight of
January in Gujarat condition.
 The sowing for certified seed production
(hybrid seed production) can be taken up from
15th July to 15th August.
 Identifiable characters of parents and hybrids
for hybrid seed production (GOT characters).
Characters Female Male Hybrid
Stem colour Mahogany Green Mahogany
Bloom Triple Double Triple
Internode Condensed Elongated Elongated
Leaf shape Deep cup Shallow Shallow
cup cup
Plant type Dwarf Medium Medium tall
tall
Branching Convergent Divergent Divergent
19 Originating source/ Institute Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001
(Gujarat)

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3. Sesame
3.1 Gujarat Til 3 (G. Til 3)
1 Name of crop Sesame
2 Botanical name Sesamum indicum L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Til 3 (G. Til 3)
4 Parentage with details of its G. Til 1 x AHT 85
pedigree
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection.
6 Year of release 2005-06 for Kharif season and Endorsement for
summer season in 2011-12.
7 Gazette notification S. O. 449 (E) & Date 11.02.2009
8 Acknowledge particulars about IC: 545633
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential seed yield (kg/ha) In kharif season 1606 and in summer season 1706
10 Average seed yield (kg/ha) In kharif season 719 and in summer season 1200
11 Recommended regions/areas of Kharif and summer in Saurashtra region.
adoption
12 Characteristics/ Distinguishing Kharif season Summer season
morphological in brief
 Days to 50% flowering (Days) Medium (39) Medium (34)
 Flower petal colour Light purple Light purple
 Flower petal hairiness Sparse Sparse
 Plant height (main stem in cm) Medium (97) Short (60)
 Plant branching habit Medium Medium
 Plant branching pattern Basal branching Basal branching
 Primary branches per plant 3.02 1.70
 Stem hairiness Absent Absent
 Leaf lobes Slightly lobed Slightly lobed
 Leaf size Large Large
 Leaf serration of margin Weak Weak
 Capsule hairiness Absent Absent
 Capsule locule number/capsule Four Four
 Capsule shape Broad oblong Broad oblong
 Capsule number/leaf axil One One
 Capsule arrangement Opposite Opposite
 Capsule length Long Long
 Maturity days to maturity (Days) Medium (85) Medium (83)
 Seed coat colour White White
 Seeds per capsule 69 60
 1000 seed weight (g) High (3.23) High (3.44)
 Oil content (%) Medium (46.2) Medium (47.3)

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14 Specific attributes/Describe at
least two identifiable
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance
(give details of any resistance to
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute
3.2 Gujarat Til 4 (G. Til 4)
1 Name of crop
2 Botanical name
3 Name of variety
4 Parentage with details of its G. Til 1 x RT 125
pedigree
5 Breeding method
6 Year of release
7 Gazette notification
8 Acknowledge particulars about
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential seed yield (kg/ha)
10 Average seed yield (kg/ha)
11 Recommended regions/areas of
adoption
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Days to 50 % flowering (Days)
 Flower petal colour
 Flower petal hairiness
 Plant height (main stem in cm)
 Plant branching habit
 Plant branching pattern
 Time of sowing: 15th February for summer
season and Kharif cultivation at normal sowing
condition.
 Sowing distance: Summer: 30 x 10 cm.
Kharif: 60 x 10 cm.
 Seed rate: 3.0 kg/ha.
 Fertilizer: N:P:K 50:25:40 kg/ha.
Seeds are white and bold with 1000 seed weight of
3.44 g.
 Oil content (%) : 47.3
 Suitable for export.
The gall fly and mite infection is considerably
lower.
85 days in kharif and 83 days in summer season
/Early maturity group.
Agricultural Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Amreli-365 601 (Gujarat)
Sesame
Sesamum indicum L.
Gujarat Til 4 (G. Til 4)
Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection.
2009-10
S. O. 1708 (E) & Date: 26.07.2012
IC: 584256
1563
770
Kharif rainfed conditions in the North Saurashtra
Agro-climatic Zone-VI.
Medium (41)
Light purple
Sparse
Medium (87)
Medium
Basal branching
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  Stem hairiness Absent
 Leaf lobes Slightly lobed
 Leaf size Large
 Leaf serration of margin Weak
 Capsule hairiness Absent
 Capsule locule number/capsule Four
 Capsule shape Narrow oblong
 Capsule number/leaf axil More than one
 Capsule arrangement Cluster
 Capsule length Medium
 Capsule per plant 57
 Maturity days to maturity (Days) Medium (81)
 Seed coat colour White
 1000 seed weight (g) Medium (2.80)
 Oil content (%) Medium (48.1)
13 Agronomical Practices  Time of sowing: Kharif cultivation at normal
sowing condition.
 Sowing distance: 60 x 10 cm.
 Seed rate: 3.0 kg/ha.
 Fertilizer: N:P:K 50:25:40 kg/ha.
14 Specific attributes/Describe at Seeds are white so that suitable for export.
least two identifiable
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other  Oil content (%) : 48.1
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance Incidence of leaf spot is low.
(give details of any resistance to
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group 81 days/Early maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute Agricultural Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural
University, Amreli-365 601 (Gujarat)

3.3 Gujarat Junagadh Til 5 (GJT 5)

1 Name of crop Sesame
2 Botanical name Sesamum indicum L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Til 5 (GJT 5)
4 Parentage with details of its pedigree AT 90 x AT 104
(K01-5-B-2-1-1-2-1-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection.
6 Year of release 2014-15
7 Gazette notification S. O. 3540 (E) & Date: 22.11.2016
8 Acknowledge particulars about the GJT 5 (AT 231) IC: 611688
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with NBPGR
9 Potential seed yield (kg/ha) 2344
10 Average seed yield (kg/ha) 1241
11 Recommended regions/areas of Summer irrigated conditions in the Saurashtra
adoption region.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Days to 50% flowering (Days) Medium (39)
 Flower petal colour Light purple
 Flower petal hairiness Sparse
 Plant height (main stem in cm) Short (70)
 Plant branching habit Medium
 Plant branching pattern Basal branching
 Primary branches per plant 2.98
 Stem hairiness Absent
 Leaf lobes Slightly lobed
 Leaf size Large
 Leaf serration of margin Weak
 Capsule hairiness Absent
 Capsule locule number per capsule Four
 Capsule shape Narrow oblong
 Capsule number/leaf axil More than one
 Capsule arrangement Opposite
 Capsule length (cm) Long (2.96)
 Capsule per plant 58
 Seeds per capsule 77
 Seed coat colour White
 1000 seed weight (g) High (3.63)
 Oil content (%) Medium (46.98)
13 Agronomical Practices  Time of sowing: Third week of February.
 Sowing distance: 30 x 10 cm.
 Seed rate: 3.0 kg/ha.
 Fertilizer: N:P:K 50:25:40 kg/ha.
14 Specific attributes/Describe at least Seeds are white and bold, hence, suitable for
two identifiable characteristics of the export.
variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other features  Oil content (%) : 46.98

16 Diseases and pests resistance (give
details of any resistance to pest or
diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute
Incidence of Alternaria & Cercospora leaf spots,
Phytopthora and Powdery mildew diseases as
well as like leaf webber/capsule borer, gallfly,
mites and jassids was not appeared during testing
period.
91 days/Late maturity group
Agricultural Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Amreli-365 601
(Gujarat)

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3.4 Gujarat Til 6 (G. Til 6)
1 Name of crop Sesame
2 Botanical name Sesamum indicum L.
3 Name of variety Gujarat Til 6 (G. Til 6)
4 Parentage with details of its AT 117 x G. Til 2
pedigree (K06-31-B-1-2-3-1-B-B)
5 Breeding method Hybridization followed by pedigree method of
selection.
6 Year of release 2017-18
7 Gazette notification
8 Acknowledge particulars about G. Til 6 (AT 332) IC: 625668
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential seed yield (kg/ha) 1611
10 Average seed yield (kg/ha) 1010
11 Recommended regions/areas of Kharif rainfed conditions of the Gujarat state and
adoption Summer irrigation conditions in the Saurashtra
region.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Days to 50% flowering (Days) Medium (40)
 Flower petal colour Light purple
 Flower petal hairiness Sparse
 Plant height (main stem in cm) Short (104)
 Plant branching habit Few
 Plant branching pattern Basal branching
 Primary branches per plant 1.98
 Stem hairiness Absent
 Leaf lobes Slightly lobed
 Leaf size Medium
 Leaf serration of margin Weak
 Capsule hairiness Absent
 Capsule locule number per
Four
capsule
 Capsule shape Narrow oblong
 Capsule number/leaf axil More than one
 Capsule arrangement Opposite
 Capsule length (cm) Long (2.87)
 Capsule per plant 61
 Seeds per capsule 66
 Seed coat colour White
 1000 seed weight (g) High (3.10)
 Oil content (%) Medium (46.68)

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14 Specific attributes/Describe at
least two identifiable
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance
(give details of any resistance to
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute
 Time of sowing: On the onset of monsoon.
 Sowing distance: 60 x 10 cm.
 Seed rate: 3.0 kg/ha.
 Fertilizer: N:P:K 50:25:40 kg/ha.
Seeds are white and bold, hence, suitable for export.
 Oil content (%) : 46.68
Low incidence of phyllody, leaf curl as well as
cercospora and alternaria leaf spot disease in
proposed variety as compared to checks.
87 days (81-94) /Late maturity group
Agricultural Research Station, Junagadh
Agricultural University, Amreli-365 601 (Gujarat)

4. Soybean:
4.1 Gujarat Junagadh Soybean 3 (GJ Soy 3)
1 Name of crop Soybean
2 Botanical name [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]
3 Name of variety Gujarat Junagadh Soybean 3 (GJS 3)
4 Parentage with details of its Germplasm line maintaining at ARS, JAU, Amreli
pedigree
5 Breeding method Plant Introduction
6 Year of release 2010-11
7 Gazette notification Awaited
8 Acknowledge particulars about GJS 3 (KB 85) IC: 587749
the submission of germplasm
samples with NBPGR
9 Potential yield (kg/ha) 2412
10 Average yield (kg/ha) 1860
11 Recommended regions/areas of Soybean growing areas in rainfed conditions in the
adoption Saurashtra region.
12 Characteristics/Distinguishing morphological in brief:
 Stem type Determinate
 Leaflet shape Broad
 Leaf colour and shape Dark green and Broad
 Number of leaflets Three
 Seeds per pod Three
 Seed colour Yellowish brown
 Pubescence Sparse short
 Pubescence colour Grey
 Corolla colour Purple
 Mature pod colour Yellow
 Seed coat colour Yellowish brown
 Seed coat pattern Light hilum
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  Hilum colour
 Seed coat surface
 Strophiole at the hilum
 Shattering nature
 Days to 50 % flowering
 Plant height (cm.)
 Branches per plant
 Pods per plant
 100 seed weight (g.)
 Oil content (%)
13 Agronomical Practices
14 Specific attributes/Describe at
least two identifiable
characteristics of the variety
15 Quality / Nutritional / Other
features
16 Diseases and pests resistance
(give details of any resistance to
pest or diseases including races)
17 Duration/ Maturity group
18 Originating source/ Institute
Brown
Dull
Present
Non shattering
42
46.8
4.2
54
10.08
19.15
 Time of sowing: onset of monsoon or third week
of June to second week of July.
 Sowing distance: 45 x 10 cm.
 Seed rate: 60 kg/ha.
 Fertilizer: N:P:K 30:30:00 kg/ha.
Seeds are yellowish brown and having good
appearance. The variety is determinate type, likely to
be lodging resistance.
 Oil content (%) : 19.15
Major diseases and major pest infection was
considerably lower.
101 days/Medium maturity group
Agricultural Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural
University, Amreli-365 601 (Gujarat)
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